Arne Slot
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Kostas Tsimikas and Ryan Gravenberch have both returned to training at the AXA Training Centre after missing Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace.
The Reds were beaten 3-2 on penalties at Wembley, following a 2-2 draw in normal time.
Tsimikas was absent from the travelling squad amid growing transfer interest in the Greek left-back, with Nottingham Forest and Leeds United among the clubs linked.
Several other Premier League and overseas sides are also reportedly monitoring the 29-year-old’s situation.
Meanwhile, manager Arne Slot confirmed ahead of the match that Gravenberch’s absence was due to a personal milestone, telling TNT Sports: “Ryan Gravenberch became a dad last night.”
Joe Gomez also rejoined the group as they began a gym session.
The England international missed most of Liverpool’s pre-season with a minor Achilles injury, as well as the Community Shield clash.
Slot had said before the game that he expected Gomez to return “very soon.”
“Unfortunately, he has a minor injury at the moment but he will be back with the team very soon,” the Dutchman explained in his pre-match press conference.
Midfielder Stefan Bajcetic was another familiar face at the AXA Training Centre on Wednesday.
The Spaniard is continuing his recovery after undergoing hamstring surgery during the close season.
The 20-year-old has missed all of pre-season so far and has been linked with a potential move away from Anfield before the transfer window closes on September 1.
According to The Athletic, Conor Bradley remains a fitness doubt for Friday’s game, with summer signing Jeremie Frimpong expected to start at right-back.
Bradley played no part in the Community Shield, having also sat out the double-header against Athletic Bilbao at Anfield.
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